US media mock transaction: Clippers 5 for 1 Durant? Carefully analyzed, it is not realistic!

So far this season, most of the stars have been eliminated. For example, Durant, James, Harden, Doncic, Irving, Davis, Leonard, George, etc. Among the veteran stars, Curry is the only one who struggles to support it.

So in this case, some media began to make some simulated transactions for traffic and provide advice for teams that have been eliminated.

US media FW simulated a deal, which is as follows: the Clippers sent Powell + Jones Jr. + Bogdan + the second round of 2026 and the first round of 2031, and got Durant from the Suns. This deal is indeed feasible in terms of salary, but careful analysis is not realistic. The reason is simple. The Suns have said before that they will continue to rebuild around Booker. In this case, their primary goal in trading Durant is to exchange for rebuilding assets. In this deal simulated by the US media FW, the Clippers gave no young players and only had one first-round pick. Such chips wanted to impress the Suns, which was simply fantastic. But to be honest, starting lineups like Durant + Harden + Leonard + Zubac do look good, and may seem hopeful to help the Clippers take a step further in the new season. After all, in this year's playoffs, although the Clippers were eliminated in the first round, they played in tiebreak with the Nuggets.

With the existing core framework unchanged, plus a plug-and-play Durant, the Clippers' lineup is indeed quite terrifying. It is undeniable that Powell's instant combat power is also very strong and is also suitable for the Clippers, but the same thing is that he is Durant! Although Durant is 37 years old this offseason, he is still one of the best scorers in the league. So far this season, I have played 62 games in the regular season, averaging 36.5 minutes per game, scoring 26.6 points, 6 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 blocks. He has a shooting percentage of 52.7%, a three-point shooting percentage of 43%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 83.9%, which is a member of the 180 club. And compared to Powell, Durant's ability to hold balls and play singles and his ability to change the opponent's defensive formation is stronger.

Imagine that Harden focuses on organization, Durant focuses on offense, Leonard has both offense and defense, and Zubac is at ease in the inside. Adding to the role players, at least it looks like the lineup is balanced. Harden and Durant worked with the Nets for two years, entered the playoffs in 2021, suffered injuries in the most promising year, and lost in the tiebreak. Of course, these are just concepts, and only mention the advantages of Durant joining the Clippers. If the Clippers only have such an operation, this team still has obvious flaws. For example, the Big Three of Durant + Harden + Leonard is too old, and the three of them are over 100 years old. The youngest Leonard, who is about to be 34 years old, is irreparable for physical fitness, and may become his biggest obstacle.

Of course, after all, the existing chips of the Clippers are not very competitive in the Durant battle. Moreover, after sending away Powell, Bogdan, Jones Jr., and others, the substitute lineup will become quite weak. The Nuggets' hardships this season have proved that a strong start is not enough.

It is worth mentioning that according to the famous reporter Shams, Antetokounmpo is open to leaving Milwaukee, and Durant is very interested in being traded to the Rockets. So, another one has been added to the offseason?